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CNC Machinists


Company : Morson Edge


Location : Bristol,


Created : 2026-03-01


Job Type : Full Time


Job Description

**PLEASE READ BEFORE APPLYING: **Recognising the RESTRICTED nature of the work suitable candidates will be baseline level (BPSS) clearable or eligible for this level of clearance**Job Summary: Morson are exclusively recruiting for CNC Machinists to work NIGHT SHIFTS on behalf of our client GKN (candidates MUST have Level 3 apprenticeship and be able to supply proof*The role(s) are based at both GKN Aerospace Western Approach near Avonmouth (postcode is BS35 4GG) and GKN Filton in Bristol (postcode is BS34 9AU)Rates and hours for each site as follows:WESTERN APPROACHRole will be working Core Days for several weeks before going onto night shiftRate(s): Core Days rate is £18.43 per hourSkilled without Stamp Nights £24.51 per hour PAYEovertime in the week £27.65 per hourweekends £36.86 per hour Hours: Core Days are Monday to Friday 7am to 3pmCore Nights are Monday Tuesday Wednesday 8pm to 6am and Thursday 7pm to 4.30am9.5 Hours paid per night Half hour unpaid lunch FILTONRole will be working Core Days for several weeks before going onto night shiftRate(s): Core Day whilst training £19.40 per hour£26.77 PAYE per hour standard Nights, any overtime paid at the following: Sunday to Friday overtime paid at £30.65 per hourSaturday overtime paid at £34.14 per hourWhen Stamp Obtained (usually after 12 weeks) standard rate increases to £27.86 per hour, any overtime paid at the following: Overtime Sunday to Friday £31.90 per hourSaturday Overtime £35.53 per hour Hours:The role involves working Nightshift 3 on 4 off which would involve working on the following shift plan: Week One: Sunday, Monday & Tuesday – 7pm-7am each dayWeek Two: Wednesday, Thursday Friday – 7pm-7am each day Purpose:To manufacture aircraft components from composite materials, using the latest technology CNC machinery which meets aircraft design drawing requirements.Duties: Manufacture, machine, measure, test and assemble aircraft components from composite and metallic materials, up to 15m in length, which are fully traceable, using automated machinery.Use of CNC rout machines, 5 Axis Zimmerman drilling and fettling gantry machines and jigged vacuum fixturesMachining of parts aircraft parts to drawing specificationChecking of parts using conventional equipment including height gaugesMicrometers, vernier, calipers to meet required specificationWorking to engineering drawingsManufacturing to defined high tolerancesManually or mechanically move components to ensure the effective flow of production within the cellUse of Renishaw probing equipment.Use of cutter tool setting equipment. Knowledge, Skills & Experience: Experience of loading and setting fixtures and tooling in CNC machines.Ideally with Siemens 840D control system experience.Ideally have 3 – 5 years' experience on either CNC Machines.Understanding of aircraft drawings, limits and quality systemsSelf motivated and with good communication skills.Able to work in small teams led by Process Team Leaders.Served a recognised apprenticeship or relevant experience in composite or aircraft environment.Embrace lean manufacture, waste reduction and improvement initiativesWork in accordance with Health & Safety requirements, including relevant risk, COSHH and safe systems of work.Undertake training in advanced composite manufacturing techniques & processes.Able to work night shift patterns in line with operational requirements.TPBN1_UKTJ